The Washington critic., 1887-07-16
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY.

Carlin Springs is within that portion OF
Virginia which was formerly embraced In
the District Of Columbia, but which was
retroceded to the State. /
Taking the cars at the very convenient
depot OF the Baltimore and Potomac Rail.
road at Sixth street, the place Is reached In
twenty-five minutes.
1t is on the line Of the Washington and
Ohio Railroad, about seven miles from the
Sixth street depot.
1t is three miles this side OF the enter
prising village Of Falls Church.
1t is four miles from Georgetown, the
road leading to and from the two points
being an attractive one.
The railroad skirts along the boundary
Of, and for q part of the way through, the
land for three quarters OF mile.
There are fully 1874 acres In the place,
lying in two connecting tracts. The greater
portion of the property is woodland, con-
sisting of heavy growth Of hardwood
trees, with occasional groves of pine. There
are many groves OF primitive oaks, such as
are found at Arlington Heights.
WATER COURSES.
Two important water courses mark the
boundaries Of the farm; the largest, known
us Fopr-Mile Run, forms the valley through
which the railroad is built. This stream is
OF surprising beauty. It has a rapid fall
over rocky bottom, and at all times OF the
year is well supplied with water, At very
slight expense sufficient water power could
be obtained to supply vill0ge with water
and with electric lights.
The other stream is called Lovers Run,
and almost equals the other one In volume
ofwater. Both streams are supplied by
living springs, and both wind through pleas.
ant valleys and picturesque dells OF rugged
wildness and surprising beauty. Good
quarries of bluestone have been uncovered
on both streams.
EXCURSION GROUNDS.
For many years Carlln Springs has been
a favorite excursion ground for the people
of Washington and Alexandria.
The grounds used for that purpose are
adjacent to the railroad and to Four-M
Run, but will be sufficiently remote from
the plated portion OF the place to secure
immunity from any possible annoyance.
On the grounds there are two springs.
well improved, of pure, cold water.
There is also large pavilion, 80 by 50
feet, and capacious dining-room and
kitchen. Rustic seats, swings, and other
appurtenances Of such resorts, are also pro-
vided.
By proper management these grounds
alone could be made to pay an annual
rental OF 81 600.
constitute the property In common"
HEALTH.
We etate with great posltiveness that no
more heathful region can be found than
Carlin Springs and Its immediate surround
ipgs. 1t is far beyond the malarial belt,
highly elevated above tide-water, aud cup
piled with water which not only preserves,
but restores health.
THE FUTURE OF CARLIN SPRINGS.
We place this property In market, baslng
our figures on values of to-day, and giving
to the proposed syndicate the benefit of
future enhancement. The "boom" for Vir-
glnia suburban property is now In Its In
fancy, but that II will grow to wonderful
proportions within the next two years Is In
evltable, In the first place, suburban prop
erty on the Maryland side OF the Potomac
has attained to the prices OF city lots, and
persons OF moderate means must look else
where for homes.
Heretofore the great drawback to prop
erty on the Virginia side has been the ex-
cessive tolls on the bridge at Georgetown.
FREE BRIDGE,
which is row under contract, will be com
pleted In October, and is to be liberal one
in all OF It's appointments. II will be higher
than the present structure, much wider,
with easy approaches, without draws, and
free from all the annoyance of steam cars.
When completed the roads on the Virginia
side will become the favorte drives OF our
citizens, leading, as they do, over highlands
repete with beautiful and diversified
sconery. 1t will be the opening OF region
heretofore but little known although at
| one time comprising a part OF the District
| of Columbia. CaTlin Springs Is short
| iour-mile drive from Georgetown, in part
| over the Government road leading past Fort
Myer and Arlington. II to this be added
| the
MEMORIAL BRIDGE,
which all unite in demanding, the south
side Of the Potomac will, indeed, be
| favored.
| RAILROAD FACILITIES.
| The Washington and Ohio Railroad is now
| part Of the Richmond and Danville sys-
ten, having recently passed into the control
of that management, Among the matters
now being considered by tho management
| il the utilizing OF the road for the con-
| venieDca OF the oiti1eus Of Washington, and
! 1t Is sale to predict that within a worry short